Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
right-handed
Adjective
/ˈraɪtˌhændɪd/
Definition
Having the hand that is most skilled or dominant on the right side.
Examples
- Many people in the world are right-handed, making up about 90% of the population.
- He wrote effortlessly with a right-handed grip on his pencil.
- Right-handed players usually have a different style compared to left-handed players in sports.
Meaning
Being right-handed means that a person primarily uses their right hand for tasks like writing or throwing.
Synonyms
- Dextral
- Right-handedness
